Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, NE

Prices and availability in Lincoln, NE were last updated on 12 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Lincoln, NE are: Canopy Park, Square at 48, The 8801, Tamarin Ridge and East Lake Flats.

The average rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,296.

The price range for a studio apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $599 and $2,827.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $475 and $3,500.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $475 and $2,827.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NE is between $710 and $3,899.

In Lincoln, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of Lincoln's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Lincoln are about 26 years old, on average. Of these, 49% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 11% are mid-rises, and 1% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Lincoln are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.